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Old Aug 26, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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so for some reason everytime i touch my brake pedal it seems as if my abs is kicking on, whether im goin 2mph or 80. funny thing is that i dont see an abs light kicking on. i know my rotors arent the greatest but its not the rotor that im feeling. my pedal vibrates like crazy when i hit the brakes. im thinking its due to a faulty abs sensor, so if i can im just gonna take out the abs fuse. my question is, where the hell is it? i dont have an owners manual for my car so im seeing if anyone can shed some light..thanks
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Pull the rear seat, pull the ABS harnesses off and brake-test. If its still doing it, upgrade time.
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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Do these things have ABS rings? I'm still new to these cars and don't know if they have soem newer style abs systms or something; but if they do, it could be a dented tooth on an abs ring. I had that problem before on my 93 SHO and it confused the **** outta the abs until I changed the ring.
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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What size tires are you running on all four corners?

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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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I think your over thinking this one. I'm gonna say you have a warped Rotor or Rotors
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BraMas
I think your over thinking this one. I'm gonna say you have a warped Rotor or Rotors
+1... just disable ABS n check it out.. takes 10min tops
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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+1 on rotors.
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Jazzer I have 245 45 17 in front and 315 35 17. I really don't think its the rotors cuz even when I let off the brakes the pedal is still going crazy
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